My time to vent.
So that was a big win. A great two points! I personally never got down on the team even after Alex Ovechkin was tossed out of the game. We went down 3 to 0 and the announcers were telling the nation we “had no push “which is code for we have no “heart”. I have faith. I am always confident in our team and our Coach.
We have plenty of heart and grit and “stick-with-it-ness”. We are NOT a one man team and we scored 4 goals by 3 different players NOT named Ovechkin. We stunned Chicago and its fans and the NBC crew. Nicklas Backstroms play at both ends on the winning goal in OT was sublime, and awesome. Toews and Backstrom, now that was a pretty good draft huh?
When Ovechkin was tossed for basically pushing a Blackhawk player I received a bunch of emails. Some from our fans, some from Pens fans, and some from fans in Chicago. Suffice to say the opinions about the play ranged all over the map. I don’t think Alex should have received a game misconduct for that play. I don’t think he should miss our next game either. Matt Cooke didn’t get suspended or a penalty called on his hit last week, but Alex Ovechkin the league’s MVP did on that play? I don’t get it. But it is what it is. We will move on, play hard and we won’t “explain or complain”.
And what was up with NBC and its audio issues and the “Russian D men” segment, no I mean “The rushing D men ” segment. Nice job guys. Comcast has its hands full now. We have now come back twice from big deficits on NBC against both the Penguins and the Blackhawks… So give us a little bit of credit.
When the second period ended and we were down 3 to 0 several fans sent me emails heavy on the angst, complaining, and pointing out flaws. If you would like to email me again after we came back and scored 4 goals and won that would be classy of you and nice of you :-). Human nature I guess. I hear from you on bad news but don’t hear on good news. By the way-some of these people were the same folks bombarding me with emails when we went down 4 to 0 against the NY Rangers last year and then we went on to win 5 to 4. “Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it”.We now have 101 points. There are 13 games left to play. ‘Nuff said. A big win and I am proud of the team. I hope you are too, even those of you who sent me nasty emails during the game again. Here is what I have to say” won’t you ever learn?” Try to be happy. You can do it. Maybe not?
Tags: Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take, Washington Capitals
Teddy, It was a push and an awkward fall. I feel bad the blackhawk player got hurt. This is NHL Hockey. We all play to our personal best. That should never change. Don’t let anything get us sidetracked. You know ALEX took quite the fall himself, I hope he is O.K. Alex honey, shake it off. We Love The Way You Play! You play for us! Thank You! LETS GO CAPS!
I was at the Chicago game. I admit, I was ready to leave after the end of the 2nd period. I had a long drive back to DC ahead of me, and if I was going to get home early enough to get some sleep before work on Monday I might as well start then.
But I stayed. And I was elated and stunned. As for that entire arena? Not a single harsh word from the throngs of that sellout crowd on our way out. No trash talk, no hostility. Just a wish for a safe trip home.
Stay classy, Hawks fans. You are awesome.
I heard about your blog by reading the Toronto Star today and was pleasantly surprised when I arrived here. It’s nice to see the owners are not hiding under their desks in the big office. I love hockey and have played since a young boy here in Toronto and have always been excited when Washington comes to town with Ovechkin. It’s always a real treat and he puts on a great show along with the rest of the team. I’m sorry to hear of his suspension but he should know better and I don’t think he is a goon far from it but pushing a player from behind near the end boards is a no-brainer. I believe he got off very lightly as well as everyone around here you might want to check out The Star today there was quite a story on this whole topic. But I do wish the best for the rest of the year and commend you on your blog, well done I shall visit often. I think the NHL has to clamp down on rough and dirty play and especially checks from behind on the boards, I just think Ovie just got his timing wrong.
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There’s no consistency with NHL discipline so it’s pointless to compare one hit to another. You can’t. It’s impossible and illogical. You have to look at the hit on its own and this one was bad. It was from behind, reckless, and completely unnecessary. And believe it or not, not everyone who’s responding to Mr. Leonsis or calling for a suspension is a Penguins fan.
You draw a comparison between last week’s controversial Matt Cooke-Marc Savard incident – in which Cooke got off scot-free for a hit to Savard’s head – and the Ovechkin play on Campbell.
By describing Ovechkin as the league’s MVP in that sentence, you are tacitly implying that there should be a separate standard for superstar players. Otherwise, why mention Ovechkin’s achievements in the NHL. It is as if his resume should somehow protect him, which is false reasoning.
Justice, even NHL style, is supposed to be blind.
Great game Washington I was very happy for you and you all deserved the win. Is it only me or does everyone think the playoffs are better than in the past? I have not seen hockey this intense for a long time with end to end action and tons of excitement. I know it’s strange I’m routing for Washington since I am from Canada but think you have the better team. Good luck in Montreal Monday, I shall be watching closely. We are so lucky here in Toronto we get nearly all the games/series on all the channels we get but I do like the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corp) the best.
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